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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Zero Winter, pg. 94-110.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Villanelle name her lover the Queen of Spades?
(a) That is a term for royalty.
(b) The woman always played spades.
(c) The Queen of Spades represents love.
(d) She won with the Queen of Spades card.

2. What does the Queen of Spades leave for Villanelle at the gaming table?
(a) An earring.
(b) Her address.
(c) Money.
(d) A necklace.

3. How does the vivandiere say she was able to get the food she and Patrick are eating?
(a) In exchange for sex.
(b) She stole them.
(c) She paid for them.
(d) She owns them.

4. What happens to the knife when the midwife tries to cut apart Villanelle´s toes?
(a) It flies out of her hand.
(b) It is bent.
(c) It breaks.
(d) It turns black.

5. How does Patrick feel about working for the French?
(a) He wants to return to his old job.
(b) He hates Napoleon, but likes his job.
(c) He loves it.
(d) He prefers it to working for the English.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Villanelle´s husband do after she loses to him?

2. When Henri returns to Napoleon after his leave, why are the Bonapartes spending so much money?

3. Why is Villanelle apprehensive about her first dinner date with the Queen of Spades?

4. When was 'The Passion' written?

5. Villanelle says that passion is somewhere between fear and what?

(see the answer key)

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